Where can I find the territory or territories granted in the C12 Group Franchise Agreement?
C12_Group Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- Grant of Franchise and Territory. In accordance with the terms of this Agreement, Franchisor grants Franchisee the right to operate a Franchised Business within the Territory described in the map and list of zip codes attached hereto. Franchisee agrees to comply with Franchisor's rules, regulations, methods, procedures, programs, policies, and standards, as may be modified in Franchisor's sole discretion from time to time, set forth in Franchisor's Operations Manual or as otherwise communicated to Franchisee in writing and to adhere to standards of Christian conduct as established in Scripture. Franchisee shall only offer and sell those services and products that Franchisor has approved of in writing or as provided for in Franchisor's Operations Manual. Franchisor may modify the approved products or services in Franchisor's sole discretion from time to time, and Franchisee must comply with such modifications.
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- Territorial Restrictions. Franchisee will have the exclusive right to establish a C12 Group business within the Territory and to market C12 Group services, programs, and materials within the Territory.
Franchisee shall not host C12 Group meetings outside of the Territory. Franchisee may provide C12 Group services to members who live or work outside of the Territory but desire to participate in C12 Group meetings within the Territory. Similarly, individuals living within the Territory may engage with C12 Group businesses operated by other franchisees or Franchisor and its affiliates. Franchisee must reside within the Territory unless Franchisor approves otherwise in writing. Franchisee may only establish additional territories with Franchisor's written permission and by meeting Franchisor's then-current requirements for operating a C12 Group business within multiple territories. Franchisee shall not solicit current or prospective members who live and work outside of the Territory. If Franchisee is contacted by any prospective members who live and work outside of the Territory, Franchisee must inform such prospective members that there is another C12 Group business forum option (if applicable) and provide such prospective members with contact information of the C12 franchisee whose Territory the prospective members live and work within.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 46)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 C12 Group Franchise Disclosure Document, the specific territory granted to a franchisee is described in the map and list of zip codes attached to the Franchise Agreement. C12 Group grants the franchisee the right to operate a franchised business within this defined territory. Franchisees have the exclusive right to establish a C12 Group business and market its services, programs, and materials within their territory.
However, franchisees are restricted from hosting C12 Group meetings outside of their assigned territory. They can provide services to members who live or work outside the territory but wish to attend meetings within it. Similarly, individuals within the territory may engage with C12 Group businesses operated by other franchisees or C12 Group itself. Unless written permission is granted by C12 Group, the franchisee must reside within their territory.
Franchisees need written permission from C12 Group to establish additional territories and must meet the company's requirements for operating in multiple territories. Franchisees are prohibited from soliciting current or prospective members who live and work outside their territory. If contacted by such individuals, the franchisee must inform them of other C12 Group options and provide contact information for the franchisee in their respective territory.
In summary, the exact territory details, including maps and zip codes, are included as attachments to the C12 Group Franchise Agreement. Franchisees are bound by specific restrictions and obligations related to operating and soliciting members within and outside their assigned territory.